| THE DUCHESS OF YORK The Duchess of York opens a Hostel in Highgate, London. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5435 |
| Catalog #: | 241574 | |
| Clip Number: | 241574-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 30/52 | |
| Timecode: | 01.00.20 - 01.02.45 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Dedications CEREMONIES: Tree Plantings HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Hospitals LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) | |
| Description: | “Highgate. The Duchess of York visits newly built ‘Princess Elizabeth Hostel’ - named after the ‘Fourth Lady in the Land’.” Highgate, London. The Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother) walks past line of nurses. A crowd is out to see the Duchess as she walks around the new ‘Princess Elizabeth Hostel’. She is given a ceremonial hand trowel and proceeds to plant a ceremonial tree marking her visit. She is shown inside the building. The Duchess appears with others on a balcony and waves to the crowds. | |
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